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In the Developmental Disabilities Unit (DDU) of Caritas Medical Centre (CMC) where there were child residents presenting with fever and upper respiratory symptoms earlier, the hospital made the following announcement today (October 14):
Today, another boy (aged 11) in the DDU presented with fever and upper respiratory symptoms. He was transferred to the isolation ward for further management and his condition is stable.
As at today (October 14), there are seven child residents (three boys and four girls, aged 6 to 15) presented with fever and upper respiratory symptoms. Five of them had positive results for Rhino virus which is a virus for common cold.
CMC Infection Control Team has reported the cases to the Hospital Authority and the Centre of Health Protection. Infection control measures have been stepped up in DDU. Schooling of children in the West Wing of DDU has been suspended. Visiting arrangements remain unchanged. All other child residents are under close surveillance.
The DDU of CMC is a long term hostel for the severely mentally handicapped children.
Ends/Friday, October 14, 2005
Issued at HKT 19:04
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